Packaging
New poll reveals UK public supporting an ‘all-in’ DRS
A new landmark poll commissioned by Nature 2030 has revealed that people in the UK will support an ‘all-in’ deposit return scheme model with a variable deposit.
SIG announces funding for sustainable packaging research at EPFL
SIG will fund breakthrough research at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, as part of a joint initiative with Nestlé, Logitech and other partners, to tackle environmental challenges associated with plastic waste.
Arla Foods UK revamps its best-before labels
Arla Foods UK has made the decision to switch to best-before labels from 2020, to attempt to reduce dairy waste.
It has asked milk drinkers to vote on their favourite labels, of which there are three options.
Dumping of milk and effort
Any time you hear about a dairy farmer dumping their milk instead of having it sent off for processing, it is sad. All that time and effort on the part of the famers, their staff and their cows, just going down into the slurry pit.
Ecolean establishes first recycling point in Moscow
Ecolean has signed a new agreement with EcoLine, the leading waste operator in Moscow, to establish a collecting and recycling point that serves over two million consumers.
Müller launches major UK recruitment drive to help feed the nation
To meet recent demand, Müller has significantly raised its total output but with demand expected to remain high, and with some workers absent due to self-isolation, the business is now looking for up to 300 additional new colleagues to play a key role in manufacturing and delivering a range of essential dairy items.
Red Tractor Assurance launches new logo to mark 20th anniversary
The new logo addresses a number of the challenges that the British food and farming industry face – clearly differentiating to consumers the food which has been carefully produced to world-leading standards, to ensure that it is safe and fully traceable.
UK introduces plastic packaging tax
As part of the UK’s Budget 2020, the government has announced the introduction of a tax on plastic packaging containing less than 30% recycled content.
Multipond to showcase innovation through new distribution system at Interpack
Multipond, manufacturer of multihead weighers for the packaging industry, will be showcasing its innovative use of motor drives in a distribution system at this year’s Interpack event.
Nordic Dairy Congress offers early bird discount
The Nordic Dairy Congress, which is running from 27-29 May 2020 in Malmö, Sweden, is offering an early bird reduction in registration price until 15 March.
Business & trade, Dairy processing, Dairy science, End products, Ingredients, Packaging, Regulatory, Sustainability
Müller secures long-term partnership with Biffa to drive down plastic use
Müller has secured a long term partnership with Biffa, which allows the dairy company to meet increased demand for packaging made from recycled materials.
Volpack to showcase sustainability and efficiency in pouch packaging at Interpack
Pouching machine manufacturer Volpak will showcase three upgraded system machines at Interpack 2020.
Unilever announces shift in marketing for children’s food and drink
Unilever is changing the way it markets food and drink products to children.
Bosch name changes to Syntegon Technology
Syntegon Technology is the new name for Bosch Packaging Technology, with a business focus is on technologies for the food industries.